Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 310-10
Notice of violation
Operative Text
A. A notice of violation issued by the Building Inspector relative to a premises shall be served either personally upon the person or by posting the violation notice in a conspicuous place upon the premises affected. If a notice of violation is served by posting it upon the premises, a copy thereof shall be mailed to the person to whom it is directed. B. A notice of violation shall state that unless, within five days from service of notice, a written request is made for a hearing before the Building Inspector, such notice shall, at the expiration of such five-day period, be deemed an order to cease and desist from and to abate the described violation. Such notice shall prescribe a reasonable time within which such person shall be required to cease and desist from and abate such violation. The notice may also contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with this article. C. If a hearing is requested, it shall be commenced not later than 10 days after the request is made, provided that for good cause the Building Inspector may postpone such hearing for a reasonable time. If, after the hearing, the enforcement officer finds that no violation exists, or that such unusual, extraordinary or undue hardship shall occur as a result of the physical dimension and proportion of the property, he shall withdraw the notice. If he finds that a violation does exist, he shall forthwith issue an order requiring the abatement of same within a prescribed reasonable time. The proceedings at such hearing, which shall be informal in all respects, shall be summarized in a report reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the Building Inspector. D. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Building Inspector may, within five days of the decision of the Building Inspector, appeal said decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Sleepy Hollow by filing the appropriate form. E. The provisions of § 310-8B and Subsection A of this section notwithstanding, it shall not be necessary for the Building Inspector to issue a notice of violation or to order in writing the correction of a condition in the instance of a second or any subsequent offense within a twelve-month period, and in the case of a second or subsequent offense, the person in violation may immediately be served with an appearance ticket or summons.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 § 310-10 establishes the process by which the Building Inspector issues and serves notices of violation for premises-related infractions. Upon receiving such a notice, the recipient has five days to request a hearing; otherwise, the notice automatically becomes a cease-and-desist order. A hearing, if requested, must begin within ten days, and the outcome—whether the violation is upheld or withdrawn—is recorded as a public document. For repeat offenses within a twelve-month window, the Building Inspector may bypass the notice process entirely and issue an appearance ticket or summons directly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 310-10, property owners and managers in Sleepy Hollow should be aware that a violation notice served by posting must also be mailed to the named recipient, and that the five-day window to request a hearing begins from the date of service. Compliant operators generally track all notices carefully, respond within the stated timeframe, and address any outlined remedial actions within the prescribed period to avoid the notice converting into a formal cease-and-desist order. Operators should also note that a second or subsequent offense within twelve months can result in an immediate appearance ticket or summons, bypassing the standard notice-and-hearing process described in § 310-10.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 310-10 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances outlines rights that apply when a violation notice is issued affecting a premises, including the right to request an informal hearing before the Building Inspector within five days of service. At that hearing, a party may present circumstances—including claims of undue hardship related to the property's physical dimensions—that could lead the Building Inspector to withdraw the notice. If the Building Inspector's decision is unfavorable, § 310-10(D) provides a further avenue to appeal to the Village of Sleepy Hollow Zoning Board of Appeals within five days; tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain what these procedural options generally involve.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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